☀️ “It’s fine in the car.”
💥 “We’ve never had a problem before.”
🙈 “That surge protector's still good, right?”
Summer is peak season for tech mistakes — and most of them start with a myth.
Let’s bust five of the biggest ones before they crash your systems or torch your budget:
🔥 Myth #1: “My laptop is fine in a hot car.”
Truth: Electronics hate heat. Temps inside a parked car can climb to 130–170°F — more than enough to fry batteries, warp plastic, or damage internal components.
IntegraMSP Move: Never leave gear in a hot vehicle. If you must, shut it down completely and store it out of direct sunlight.
⚡ Myth #2: “We have surge protectors, so we’re covered.”
Truth: Most cheap surge protectors degrade after one serious power surge — and they rarely show it.
IntegraMSP Move: Use business-grade surge protection with status indicators and replace them every 3–5 years (or sooner after a storm).
💨 Myth #3: “Our HVAC keeps the office cool — that’s enough.”
Truth: Server closets and under-desk setups get way hotter than open air. Your general AC doesn’t guarantee safe tech temps.
IntegraMSP Move: Install dedicated fans or ventilation for high-heat zones. Bonus points for real-time environment sensors.
😎 Myth #4: “We’re slower in summer — we don’t need to worry about downtime.”
Truth: Summer slowness doesn’t mean tech downtime is less dangerous. If anything, coverage gaps during PTO make outages harder to fix fast.
IntegraMSP Move: Proactive monitoring catches issues before you even know something’s wrong. Let your MSP sweat the details — not your staff.
✉️ Myth #5: “My out-of-office message protects me.”
Truth: Hackers love those automated replies. They reveal when you’re gone and who’s covering — making phishing attacks easier to target.
IntegraMSP Move: Keep OOO replies vague. No dates, no names. Just a general “I’m away, and your message has been received.”
Bottom Line:
Hot temps, bad assumptions, and lazy security are a recipe for summer tech chaos. Let’s bust the myths — and lock things down before they melt down.
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